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| Released | 16 October 2020 | |||
| Length | 60:37 | |||
| Label | Open Mic | |||
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Kokovha is the album by South African singer-songwriter Makhadzi, released on 16 October 2020 through Open Mic.
The album was certified Gold in South Africa. [1]
Kokovha was commercial successful and named the most streamed female album by Apple Music in South Africa. [2]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sugar Sugar" (featuring Mapintsha) | Mapintsha, Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona | Khoisan Maxy, DJ Ck, DJ Janisto | 4:15 |
| 2. | "Happiness" (featuring Mr Brown) | Ralivhona, Mr Brown | Mr Brown, DJ Ck, Prince Benza, Sindiswa Shobede, DJ Janisto | 5:07 |
| 3. | "Moya Uri Yes" (featuring Prince Benza) | Ralivhona, Benza | 5:27 | |
| 4. | "Red Card" | Ralivhona | DJ Ck, DJ Janisto,Mr Brown | 4:12 |
| 5. | "Murahu" (featuring Mr Brown) | Ralivhona, Janisto, CK, Brown | Janisto, CK, Brown | 4:05 |
| 6. | "My Love" (featuring Master KG, Prince Benza) | Ralivhona, Master, Benza | CK, Janisto | 4:53 |
| 7. | "Madhakutswa" (featurimg Gigi Lamayne, Jah Prayzah) | Ralivhona, Genesis Gabriella Tina Manney, Jah Prayzah | Janisto, CK, Brown | 4:09 |
| 8. | "Battery" (featuring Sho Madjozi) | Ralivhona, Maya Christinah Xichavo Wegerif | Janisto, CK, Brown | 4:06 |
| 9. | "Kokovha" (featuring Jah Prayzah) | Ralivhona, Jah Prayzah | DJ Call Me | 5:57 |
| 10. | "Fhumulani" (featuring Team Mosha) | Ralivhona, Team Mosha | 3:52 | |
| 11. | "Amadoda" (featuring Moonchild Sanelly) | Ralivhona, Calvin Thaba, Anelisiwe Twisha | Calvin Thaba | 5:56 |
| 12. | "Lokololwa" | Ralivhona | 4:14 | |
| 13. | "Gagalanga" (featuring Prince Benza, Team Mosha) | Ralivhona, Prince Benza, Team Mosha | 5:20 | |
| 14. | "Rema" (featuring DJ Call Me, Mizo Phyll) | Ralivhona, DJ Call Me, Mizo Phyll | DJ Call Me | 4:31 |
| 15. | "I Believe" (featuring Mr Brown) | Ralivhona, Mr Brown | Brown | 3:55 |
| 16. | "Themba Mutu" (featuring Charma Gal) | Ralivhona, Magdeline Lesolobe | 4:18 | |
| 17. | "Tshikiri Poto" | Ralivhona | 4:54 | |
| 18. | "Nwana Asi Wanga" | Ralivhona | 4:51 | |
| 19. | "Maswina" | Ralivhona | 4:26 | |
| 20. | "DJ" (featuring Mayten) | Ralivhona, Mayten | 3:41 | |
| 21. | "Mahalwan" (featuring Mayten) | Ralivhona, Mayten | 5:00 | |
| Total length: | 60:37 | |||
Adapted from AllMusic. [3]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa (RISA) [4] | Gold | 10,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 16 October 2020 | Open Mic |
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